Infield Fly - Who Calls it?

[tskill]

For NFHS 2-man mechanics, who should call the infield fly, base ump or plate ump?

[2rad4u]

The BU should point straight up and the PU should make the call. The BU can call it if the PU does not (somebody, please call it).

Either way, the IFF is on.

[Durham]

Both are responsible for making the call. There is nothing that makes the call yours or his. Even if the BU is inside, he can say, "infield fly if fair" if the PU fails to.

[nickrego]

Usually it's the Asst. Coach standing at 1st base. (he also lets us know when the ball is foul or there is a balk)

Other than that, in our association, they like both of us to point and make the call.

If we can do it in two part harmony, even better !

[ToGreySt]

Originally Posted by nickrego

(he also lets us know when the ball is foul or there is a balk)

Does that make any sense to anybody?

[UMP25]

It does to me. A sense of humor might help understand that comment, BTW.